The Heron of the Hammils A poem about loss and redemption written 11 years ago by local tree surgeon David Treanor Moving through the twilight the heron hunts alone one foot in land, one water his kindred birds have flown. Disturbed he loses stillness mood misunderstood awkwardly appearing to fail his precious brood. Peace...
Read MoreHow to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Ventidozzi, reviewed by Lisa-Marie Hughes How To Kill a Witch is the debut book by Witches of Scotland’s Dr Claire Mitchell QC and Dr Zoe Ventidozzi, whose campaign lead to the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, offering a public...
Read MoreInterior designer John Amabile has always followed his own path. In an exclusive interview with Mill, he talks about Paisley origins, his TV career, future ambitions and much more… John Amabile has come a long way from his early days in Paisley. Having grown up on Newtyle Road, the famed designer recalls his childhood...
Read MoreAfter making headlines with his 1,017 mile journey from Glasgow to Munich for charity, Paisley’s own Craig Ferguson details that historic trip and outlines what’s next Although the man is still in his early twenties, Craig Ferguson is intent on immersing himself in as many other cultures and countries as he can. Now well...
Read MoreEvery book collection tells a story, and none more so than that of Christopher Priest, as Brian Hannan of Abbey Books has discovered It’s taken us the best part of a year to open all the 50 boxes containing about 2,000 books that were donated by the widow of novelist Christopher Priest who lived...
Read MoreClaire Elliot meets Eilidh and Lauren Alexander, the international-models-next-door The fashion industry is often criticised for its harsh standards and cut-throat nature. However local sisters Eilidh and Lauren Alexander have managed to navigate the complex world of modeling side-by-side. The two sisters, originally from Kilbarchan, have an unusual story of being scouted young and...
Read MoreFresh from releasing their new single, Scott Simpson and Adam Dolan of Paisley’s own Leisureland detail their journey thus far How and where did the band begin? We originally started under the alias of Ribena Boys in college, which is a s***e name, we know. We realised we needed a name change and we...
Read More40 years since they first enraptured audiences, Peter Cox from Go West has lost none of his love of the craft. Ahead of their show at Paisley Town Hall, the singer/songwriter talks to Mill about the band’s history, breaking America and much more. Despite how ubiquitous they were in the 80s and 90s, Peter...
Read MoreBorn and bred in Paisley, Craig McGinlay has grown from sports scientist to a mainstay across TV and film. In an exclusive interview, he tells us about his origins, the plans going forward and much more… Craig McGinlay never expected to be where he is now. A Foxbar native who spent his youth at...
Read MoreA year on from her acclaimed father’s passing on November 30th 2023, Celie Byrne is leaving her own distinct mark on Renfrewshire’s artistic ecosystem. In a reflective chat with Mill Editor Robert Blair, they discuss her long and winding journey back to her hometown, as well as the lasting effect that both of Celie’s...
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